Medicine Overview of Sertee Tablet

Uses of Sertee Tablet

Side effects of Sertee Tablet

Common

Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

How to use Sertee Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Sertee 50mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Sertee Tablet works

Sertee 50mg tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

In Depth Information on Sertee Tablet

Expert advice for Sertee Tablet

It can take 2-3 weeks for Sertee to start working.

Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Sertee, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

If your doctor asks you to stop Sertee, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Sertee 50mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactation

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Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Sertee 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE

Sertee 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sertee 50mg Tablet is recommended.

However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as you may be given a smaller dose initially and then increased slowly as required.

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Liver

CAUTION

Sertee 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sertee 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Sertee 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions for Sertee 50mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Sertraline

Sertee is not addictive. However, sudden discontinuation or decrease in dose of Sertee may cause effects like dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting and shaking. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use and discontinuation

Insomnia, headache, weight gain or weight loss and sick feeling are side effects reported with the use of Sertee. However acne has not been reported. Patients should consult doctors regarding the possible side effects

No, Sertee belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants. It does not stimulate the brain, but improves depression by increasing the levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain

With tramadol there is an increased risk of hypertension, amitriptyline may possibly change the blood levels of fluoxetine, and alcohol may alter the effect of fluoxetine. No clinically observed drug interaction has been reported with diazepam, Co codamol, Nyquil, ibuprofen and mirtazapine. Please consult your doctor when using concomitantly

Yes, like all drugs, Sertee has an expiry date. Please refer to the package insert or the information on the tablet strip to find out when your medicine expires.

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User Submitted Feedback For Sertee 50mg Tablet

Patients taking Sertee 50mg Tablet

Once A Day

89%

Twice A Day

10%

What were the side-effects while using this medicine?

Headache

100%

How do you take this medicine?

With food

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor100%

What are you using this medicine for?

Anxiety disorder

50%

Others

50%

Survey Participants: 2

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